Domestic Couple | Shorebased | Isle of Islay, Scotland, UK

Overview

A beautiful country estate, located in the remote Inner Southern Hebrides of Scotland, seeks a super organised and experienced domestic couple.

The couple will be expected to manage the eight bedroomed country house, which is part family home and high-end lets, to a high standard.

As this is a working estate, the successful couple will need a strong work ethic and a flexible attitude – as they will be expected to roll up their sleeves and help wherever is needed, to ensure the estate runs smoothly.

The role is on an initial 12-month contract (with opportunity to become permanent).

Job spec

• Overall management of the house and estate
• Managing the high end lets and changeovers
• Managing all aspects of the household – paying utilities, shopping, security, general maintenance, liaising with contractors and tradesmen
• Cleaning, laundry, and ironing
• Cooking breakfast, plus packed lunches
• Front of house duties when the family and guests are in residence – preparing the house for arrival, table setting, flower arranging, generally presenting the house to a high standard
• Hosting dinner parties, serving (external chef will be employed when required)
• Supporting the estate shoot lodge/boutique hotel when required
• Driving duties – for the family and guests
• Gardening and maintaining the grounds

Candidates must be/have:

• Experience of working within hospitality either Private Household, 5* Hotels or B&B essential.
• Must be dog friendly
• Both car drivers, with a clean driving licence, due to remoteness of the estate
• First class references essential

Location

Isle of Islay.

Accommodation

Rent free cottage on the estate, two-bedroom self-contained annexe.

(£40 per person per week payable towards the electricity and council tax)

Other benefits:

• Free firewood from the estate
• Beef, lamb, and venison from the estate
• Staff events throughout the year
• 20% discount for the Bridgend Hotel

Hours

Vary - whether high or low season.

Salary

£55,000 (combined)

Cora Partners job ref

CP551